not a perfect movie by any means BUT the use of deep focus— genius!!
The whole point of this film is to show Judy’s isolation and loneliness in the downfall of her career, and the way that Ole Bratt Birkeland conveys this is by making the scenes of the film that focus on her later life in deep focus.
This is especially notable in the scenes later in life where she’s performing- the entire frame is in focus. Background dancers,…
“I’m Telling you- we’re going to die, and we’re going to die soon, unless you get off your fucking asses and fight back”
NOTE this film focuses solely on the white, cisgender, homosexual, male story, and the main character is portrayed by a straight man.
However- this film offers a great historical perspective on the beginnings of AIDS. Remember to do your research and consume media revolving around POC and women that are living with AIDS too though! (message me for…
jodie foster’s west virginia accent. need i say more?
